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Challenges in Mental Health Care for Incarcerated Individuals
This chapter explores the severe shortage of mental health beds for individuals deemed mentally unfit within the criminal justice system, particularly at Rikers Island. It reveals how this shortage leads to significant delays in justice and worsens the already harsh conditions faced by detainees, particularly in mental health observation units.
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